Watching porn in private time without showing it to others not an offence: Kerala High Court
1 year, 3 months ago

Watching porn in private time without showing it to others not an offence: Kerala High Court

India TV News  

Watching pornographic photographs or videos in one's private time without showing it to others is not an offence under the law as it is a matter of personal choice, the Kerala High Court has held. "The question to be decided in this case is whether a person watching a porn video in his private time without exhibiting it to others amounts to an offence? "If the accused is trying to circulate or distribute or publicly exhibit any obscene video or photos, then the offence under Section 292 IPC is attracted," Justice Kunhikrishnan said. Justice Kunhikrishnan said that if minor children end up watching porn videos, which are now accessible in all mobile phones, "there will be far reaching consequences".

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New Indian Express  

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Live Law  

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The Hindu  

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India TV News  

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Live Law  

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The Hindu  

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India Today  

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4 years, 3 months ago

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India Today  

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India TV News  

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Man gets 3 months imprisonment for showing porn video to minor girl

India TV News  

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The Hindu  

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India TV News  

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